International Education Week (November 16th20th) gives us an opportunity to celebrate cultural diversity at Georgia State and highlight the benefits of international education and global exchange. This time is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This initiative only furthers the promotion of programs that prepare the youth of America […]
Entries Tagged as 'globalhealth'
It May Not be Robots Yet, but Tech Improvements in Health are Coming!
December 3, 2020 · 2 Comments · Technology, Uncategorized
Being that we are solidly in the 21st century, it shouldn’t be surprising that technology is involved in everything, including advancing global health. Because the Sustainable Development Goals of the U.N. are so bold, one of the best ways to get closer to meeting them faster is using innovative technology to our advantage. It is […]
Technology in the Developing World: Innovative New Applications
November 19, 2020 · 1 Comment · Technology, Uncategorized
We are currently in a period of rapid technology growth, which some have termed the “fourth industrial revolution,” and new innovative technologies are expected to benefit health and healthcare greatly. As more people across globe, including developing nations, gain access to technology, the possible applications of such tech in the health field widens. Many advanced […]
Let’s Talk About Global Mental Health
October 30, 2020 · 1 Comment · Mental Health, Uncategorized
When the word “illness” is mentioned, the majority of the population will most likely picture an outwardly noticeable and physical condition that is interrupting the normal functions of a body. Diseases like cancer, congestive heart failure, or diabetes may immediately come to mind when picturing what an “illness” looks like. As humans, we look for […]
The Stigma of Suicide in the U.S.
October 30, 2020 · 1 Comment · Mental Health, Uncategorized
Suicide- a topic that is still considered almost taboo to talk about, but is actively taking people’s lives day by day. As a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor who has taught over 500 adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness in youth, I can tell that out of the […]
Mental Health Resources in Low Income Countries: Is Technology a Solution?
October 26, 2020 · No Comments · Mental Health, Uncategorized
How to scale up access to Mental health Care in low-resource settings? May technology be a solution? Since the beginning of time Modern society as a whole has played with ways to handle themselves; their emotions; and this thoughts. This evolved from social gatherings to address mental health issues; such as “Visiting The Village- Idiot” . […]
How I Predicted a Pandemic in December 2019
October 9, 2020 · 3 Comments · COVID19, Uncategorized
In December 2019 I turned in a short essay for my Environmental Health class. The prompt was “what do you think is the biggest threat to your health from the environment?” Now I knew everyone was going to write about air pollution, climate change (in general), the food crisis, or WASH because those had been […]
How has the world been coping with COVID-19?
October 8, 2020 · No Comments · COVID19, Uncategorized
The coronavirus pandemic has enormously changed the world. From social distancing norms, mandated mask norms, decreased in-person socializing, and increasing use of technology to stay in touch to the adoption of remote work, decline for small newly established businesses, and change in urbanization trends, Covid-19 has brought a vast change in our day to day […]
Don’t Let COVID-19 Get You Down!
October 8, 2020 · No Comments · COVID19, Uncategorized
At this time in the world, I think it is appropriate to assume that the majority of the population has heard something about the ongoing pandemic. COVID-19, coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 . The names all sound different, but they mean the same thing….but what exactly does it mean? COVID-19 is a severe acute respiratory disease that is […]
COVID-19 – It Is Real and What about the Situation in Africa?
October 8, 2020 · No Comments · COVID19, Uncategorized
By now, most every person around the world has heard the name coronavirus or COVID-19 or (one of my favorites) “the rona”. If someone has not heard of it, here is some decent information on the virus with some useful videos on what it is and how to stay safe. The coronavirus has changed the […]
